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Martin Limpert appointed to steer Range Rover into an electric future

Martin Limpert appointed to steer Range Rover into an electric future

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Stokado expands portfolio with acquisition of self-storage facility

16 Nov 2023

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SAIC, Maxus EV partner to decarbonise urban logistics fleets

19 Sep 2023

Puma inks exclusive multi-year licensing deal with Formula 1

Puma inks exclusive multi-year licensing deal with Formula 1

8 May 2023

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Global convenience retail franchise Circle K coming to SA

27 Sep 2022

Electric cars alone won't save the planet. We'll need to design cities so people can walk and cycle safely

Electric cars alone won't save the planet. We'll need to design cities so people can walk and cycle safely

Timothy Welch 17 Nov 2021

In-vehicle payment transaction volumes to exceed 4.7 billion by 2026

In-vehicle payment transaction volumes to exceed 4.7 billion by 2026

15 Nov 2021

Use of leaded petrol eliminated in 'milestone' for health and environment, UN says

Use of leaded petrol eliminated in 'milestone' for health and environment, UN says

Emma Rumney 31 Aug 2021

Domino's trials self-driving pizza delivery robot

Domino's trials self-driving pizza delivery robot

19 Apr 2021

Why Ford, Chanel and other companies pitch in during a crisis - without the government ordering them to

Why Ford, Chanel and other companies pitch in during a crisis - without the government ordering them to

Elham Mafi-Kreft and Steven Kreft 26 May 2020

Ford, GE Healthcare partner to produce ventilators

Ford, GE Healthcare partner to produce ventilators

1 Apr 2020

Leadership changes at Ford Motor Company

Leadership changes at Ford Motor Company

14 Feb 2020

Electric cars might not yet be green, but we should buy them anyway

Electric cars might not yet be green, but we should buy them anyway

Ranald Boydell 3 Dec 2019

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Elon Musk says Netflix and YouTube are coming to Teslas

Shereesa Moodley 31 Jul 2019

Could this be the end of Chrysler?

Could this be the end of Chrysler?

Ilse van den Berg 1 Jun 2018

Ford SA CEO recalled to US

Ford SA CEO recalled to US

29 Mar 2017

Jacqueline M. Thomas

TMNA appoints new group VP, chief compliance officer

17 Feb 2017

Google self-driving prototype cars to hit public roads

Google self-driving prototype cars to hit public roads

19 May 2015

US approves license for autonomous driving truck

US approves license for autonomous driving truck

15 May 2015

Nissan, Ford recall hundreds of thousands of cars

Nissan, Ford recall hundreds of thousands of cars

30 Jan 2015

Takata rejects broader airbag recall

Takata rejects broader airbag recall

8 Dec 2014

Hyundai, Kia to pay USD100m over fuel economy suit

Hyundai, Kia to pay USD100m over fuel economy suit

5 Nov 2014

At least 690,000 Tacoma pick-up trucks are being recalled by Toyota because a suspension fault could cause leaks in the fuel tank and result in the vehicle catching fire. Image:

Toyota recalls 690,000 pick-ups over fire risk

1 Oct 2014

Uber's Chief Executive Travis Kalanick says it is now possible to book a car, find a restaurant and book a table for dinner and book flights via the Uber app. Image: Wikipedia

Uber now offers dining, travel services

21 Aug 2014

General Motors has recalled 29m cars so far this year including the most recent models of the Cadillac ATS. Image: Wikipedia

Another 300,000 cars recalled by GM

12 Aug 2014

A museum recording Nikolai Tesla's contribution to electricity generation is being built in New York and Tesla Motor's Founder, Elon Musk has donated $1m to its establishment. Image: Wikipedia

Musk donates $1m to Tesla museum

14 Jul 2014

Google's Sundar Pichai says that Android software platforms will be used in smartwatches, cars and televisions sets. Image:

Android software to be used in cars, watches, TVs

26 Jun 2014

Elon Musk says Tesla will not pursue people using or copying its technology. Image: Twitter

Tesla patents available to 'open source movement'

17 Jun 2014

Uber has added $1.4bn to its funding and will use the money to expand services to other cities. Image:

Uber taxi app worth $17bn as new funds come in

9 Jun 2014

Jeep sales in the US climbed by 58% in May and may indicate that conditions in the USA economy are improving fast. Image:

Chrysler's US sales jump 17% in May

4 Jun 2014

The Ford Explorer is one of a number of models that are part of a recall of 1.4m cars in the USA, most of them related to problems with the power steering system. Image: Wikipedia

Ford recalls almost 1.4 million cars in North America

2 Jun 2014

An airbag fault has prompted Hyundai to recall 140,000 vehicles in the USA and 3,500 in Puerto Rico. Image:

Hyundai recalls 140,000 SUVs over airbag issue

20 May 2014

GM's Jeff Boyer says the company is taking all safety issues seriously and reacting promptly to any manufacturing defects. Image:

General Motors recalls 2,9m more cars worldwide

16 May 2014

GM is to ask a New York court for protection from damages claims arising from the deaths of 13 people because of manufacturing defects. Image: Andrey Burmakin

GM seeks court protection from ignition lawsuits

17 Apr 2014

Mary Barra, Chief Executive of GM was apparently informed about steering problems affecting GM cars in 2011. Image: LinkedIn

GM has known about steering problems since 2011

16 Apr 2014

GM's chief executive Mary Barra has apologised to people affected by the safety recall and met with those who lost loved one in accidents. Image: LinkedIn

GM boss 'deeply sorry' after deadly crashes

3 Apr 2014

GM has recalled its Chevrolet Cobalt model over a faulty ignition. Image: GM

GM recalls another 1.8m cars amid safety probe

18 Mar 2014

Apple's CarPlay is to debut in various cars at the Geneva Motor Show. Image:

Siri gets a seat in iPhone-friendly cars

4 Mar 2014

Car sales in the US remained flat in February but manufacturers expect conditions to improve as the weather warms up. Image: Ratch0013

Brutal winter weather freezes US car sales

4 Mar 2014

Ignition switches in 780,000 GM cars are likely to be replaced. Image:

GM recalls 780,000 sedans with faulty ignitions

14 Feb 2014

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